Category: Current Projects

From Differences to Cooperation: The Power of Intercultural Dialogue 23 October, 2025 – Tearce, Macedonia An academic lecture entitled “From Differences to Cooperation: The Power of Intercultural Dialogue” was held at the University of Tetovo and delivered by the renowned Norwegian professor Mr. Steiner Bryn, founder of the Nansen Dialogue Centre, an internationally recognized scholar and peace…

Swedish Ambassador Visits CED 23 October, 2025 – Tearce, Macedonia The leadership of the Center for Education and Development (CED) had the pleasure of welcoming the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to North Macedonia, H.E. Ola Sohlström, during an official visit where the organization’s nearly 20-year work and achievements were presented. Throughout the meeting, discussions focused…

  Request for Offer – Supply and Installation of Refrigerator Within the project “Empowering Rural: Fostering Sustainability in Local Communities”, the Center for Education and Development (CED), in partnership with the Agricultural Cooperative Shari, is seeking offers for the supply and installation of a refrigerator to enhance the market opportunities of local agricultural producers. Interested…

CED seeks a Business Model Development Consultant for developing a sustainable business model Within the framework of the project “Empowering Rural: Fostering Sustainability in Local Communities”, the Center for Education and Development (CED), in partnership with the Agricultural Cooperative Shari, announces a call for engagement of a consultant to develop a sustainable business model aligned…

The Center for Education and Development (CED), in partnership with We Effect, is implementing the project “Empower Rural: Fostering Sustainability in Local Communities” in the Shar Mountain region. As part of this initiative, CED, together with Hotel Scardus DOO, is launching the Shar Mountain Harvest Hub. We are looking for an individual consultant – expert…

Open Call for Bids: Travel Agency for an Study Visit in Croatia The Center for Education and Development (CED), a North Macedonia-based NGO, partners with We Effect to implement “Empowering Rural: Fostering Sustainability in Local Communities,” a project aimed at enhancing education, sustainable development, and environmental conservation in the Shar Mountain region. As part of…

Developing Tourism in the Shar Mountain Region In the heart of Shar Mountain, at the scenic ski center Popova Shapka, a training session on tourism and hospitality gathered local small business owners, aspiring young entrepreneurs, and community members seeking to strengthen their role in the growing tourism sector. The session aimed to boost local capacity…

Messages from youth on “Inter-religious Cooperation” December 23, 2024 – Tetovo, Macedonia From the latest exhibition, the participating children gave heartfelt messages from the children participating in the inspiring project ‘𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐨f Youth 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬’, showcasing their thoughts, hopes and experiences as they engage in meaningful conversations, celebrate cultural diversity. You can…

Opening of the exhibit “Inter-religious Cooperation” December 23, 2024 – Tetovo, Macedonia On December 23, 2024, at the Art Gallery in Tetovo, CED opened a week-long exhibition with over 33 photographs taken by primary school students from the municipalities of Tearce and Tetovo. This exhibition is part of the project “Unity in Diversity: Youth-Led Intercultural…

Promoting Sustainable Agriculture in the Shar Mountain August 26, 2024 – Popova Shapka, Macedonia The agricultural community in the Shar Mountain region recently took significant steps toward embracing sustainable practices through a series of initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of local farmers. These efforts were part of the ongoing project “Strengthening Rural Areas: Promoting…